Protocol for SI-traceable validation of methods for biomethane conformity assessment

Metrological infrastructure to monitor biomethane for use in transportation and gas networks.

Biomethane is a renewable energy gas that can be injected into natural gas networks and used as a vehicle fuel if it conforms with the specifications. The conformity assessment of biomethane requires further standardisation to support Europe’s green energy future. Although some standardisation and metrological infrastructure exist, validated standards and test methods are still needed to ensure that biomethane used in biogas vehicles and gas networks meets specifications.

Project will deliver accessible traceability to the stakeholder community by developing efficient and cost-effective methods for the preparation of traceable gas transfer standards for the performance evaluation of biomethane monitoring systems. Hence, the project will bridge the gap between previously developed primary standards and the industry’s need for accessible, traceable performance evaluation against a validated protocol.

VTT MIKES optimises its liquid portable evaporative gas generator for dynamical generation of gas standards of at least three compounds — e.g. NH₃, amines, HF, HCl, halogenated VOCs and H₂O — in relevant concentration ranges and gas matrices.


Call 2021: Metrology Support for Regulation and Standards

The project (21NRM04 BiometCAP) has received funding from the European Partnership on Metrology, co-financed from the European Union’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Programme and by the Participating States.